tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34894388031000162462017-12-13T21:32:32.898+00:00The Embedded BlogHardware and Software News from Nick Flaherty at Flaherty PublishingNick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.comBlogger1283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-41879461448659472922017-12-13T21:20:00.001+00:002017-12-13T21:20:08.469+00:00Redpine claims industry's lowest power for wireless multiprotocol microcontroller By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukIt's a brave boast to have the industry's lowest power for a wireless microcontroller, but Redpine Signals is doing just that.
The RS14100 multi-protocol wireless MCU (WiSeMCU) is aimed at for battery-operated IoT devices and the low power can provide three to four times the battery life of today's systems. says Redpine.
This comes from a patented 'big-littleNick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-27801288209073094272017-12-11T15:29:00.000+00:002017-12-11T15:29:06.595+00:00Power news this weekPOWER NEWS from eeNews Power by Nick Flaherty . GE cuts 12,000 jobs in power business . Italian energy conglomerate buys General Cable in $3bn build . Flex launches first module after Ericsson power buyoutTECHNOLOGIES TO WATCH . Multi-walled carbon nanotube sheets create top heat sinks . Team takes 'Finfet' GaN transistors to 1200V and beyond . Traction battery concept makes electronic Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-87174368252690232892017-12-08T17:05:00.002+00:002017-12-10T21:28:46.035+00:00Solar powered LPWAN sensor eliminates battery replacementBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed the world's smallest sensor that eliminates the need to replace batteries. The new sensor supports Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) wireless transmission technology that can reach a broad area with low power via a solar cell source.
LPWAN technologies open up IoT opportunities
The technology controls signal transmission timing Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-84421702578334604842017-12-07T08:52:00.002+00:002017-12-07T08:52:35.945+00:00UltraSoC and Percepio team up for embedded analytics in real-time systemsBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukAnalytics is an increasingly important element of systems in the Internet of Things, but this can be a major challenge, especially for systems that have to run in real time.Embedded debug IP developer UltraSoC is working with tool vendor Percepio to provide insight into real-time behaviours in RTOS-based (real-time operating system) embedded software. This will Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-84943070884690910672017-12-07T08:45:00.001+00:002017-12-07T08:45:19.548+00:00Renesas to push onchip flash memory to 100Mbytes
By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukRenesas Electronics has successfully demonstrated a high density embedded flash memory technology for microcontroller built on a 16 or 14nm process (See roadmap above).
The split-gate metal-oxide nitride oxide silicon (SG-MONOS) process technology has been used with fin-shaped 3D transistors as part of the roadmap to large-capacity flash memories of more Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-67496784464484662472017-12-05T17:02:00.002+00:002017-12-05T17:02:48.975+00:00Ericsson tops gigabit 5G wireless speeds using LAABy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukEricsson has demonstrated wireless data speeds of 1.1 Gbit/s using 12-layer Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) technology – the first in the world to hit speeds beyond the 1 Gbit/s threshold on unlicensed spectrum.
The data speeds were achieved by combining several key LTE technologies including 256 QAM, 4x4 MIMO, and LAA by aggregating two licensed carriers and Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-35789831893041677042017-12-05T08:00:00.000+00:002017-12-05T08:00:06.345+00:00Wireless embedded IoT gateway in footprint of a stampBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukLantronix has developed an embedded gateway for the Internet of Things with a footprint not much larger than a postage stamp.
The xPico 200 combines Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, enterprise-grade security, and integrated manageability features for industrial IoT applications. The module measures 17mm x 25mm x 2mm for the LGA package or 22mm x Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-27465313366183286572017-12-04T20:11:00.003+00:002017-12-04T20:11:47.610+00:00Mocana joins GE Digital programme for the industrial IoT By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk
Mocana has joined GE's Digital Alliance Programme to combine the GE Predix edge-to-cloud industrial app development platform with its security technology for the Internet of Things.
Mocana’s embedded security software, implemented on industrial control and automation equipment, ensures that both the device and its data can be trusted-- by securing the Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-10323873173125090332017-12-04T15:40:00.000+00:002017-12-04T20:12:30.734+00:00Power News this weekBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk
. Shell backs Ionity for European fast charging network
. Trio team up for hybrid electric aircraft
. Transphorm raises $15m from major customer for GaN development
TECHNOLOGIES TO WATCH
. Smart window doubles as solar panel
. Printed batteries enable IoT wireless nanotag
. 3D graphene balls boost lithium battery fast charging
NEW POWER Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-50293101976501188692017-12-01T20:16:00.004+00:002017-12-01T20:16:36.330+00:00Lighting IoT specialist Gooee launches in Europe By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukGooee has launched its single platform for smart lighting in buildings in Europe.Combining sensing hardware and cloud-based software into the single platform, Gooee bring together lighting, beacon networking and space analytics to drive application-enabling intelligence for developers, building occupiers, property owners and managers. It is scalable and Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-62859764080505925722017-12-01T19:55:00.001+00:002017-12-01T19:55:16.910+00:00LiFi standards group kicks off By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukThe IEEE is forming a standards group to look at light communications commonly called LiFi, or an LED-based version of WiFi.
The 802.11 Light Communications Study Group will directly engage with manufacturers, operators and end users in consensus building efforts and to create a Project Authorization Request (PAR) towards developing a global wireless local Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-29223977056261347382017-12-01T19:48:00.004+00:002017-12-01T19:48:55.004+00:00Amazon brings machine learning to the EdgeBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukAmazon Web Services has announced six significant services and capabilities for connected devices at the edge that will have a significant impact on embedded systems design.
AWS IoT 1-Click, AWS IoT Device Management, AWS IoT Device Defender, AWS IoT Analytics, Amazon FreeRTOS, and AWS Greengrass ML Inference are intended to simplify deployment and managementNick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-1680636251992145492017-11-30T14:00:00.000+00:002017-11-30T14:00:01.613+00:00Boosting 3D printing by 10xBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukEngineers at MIT have developed a new desktop 3-D printer that performs up to 10 times faster than existing commercial counterparts. While the most common printers may fabricate a few Lego-sized bricks in one hour, the new design can print similarly sized objects in just a few minutes.The key is the printer's compact printhead, which incorporates a screw Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-88042964128582422762017-11-30T12:00:00.000+00:002017-11-30T12:00:16.813+00:00Top posts on the embedded blog in NovemberBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk
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Module simplifies 802.11ac designs in the IoT
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Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-87819682145178088872017-11-30T08:00:00.000+00:002017-11-30T08:00:17.777+00:00Rugged IP67 FPGA Edge Nodes target the Industrial Internet of ThingsBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukNational Instruments has launched its first IP67-rated controller with an integrated FPGA that can act as an Industrial Internet of Things edge node in extremely harsh locations including spray down manufacturing environments, test cells and outdoor locations without the need for a protective enclosure.
The IP67 rating helps ensure reliable operation in the Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-1363175929303614172017-11-29T20:58:00.000+00:002017-11-30T10:16:15.910+00:00Amazon and ST launch IoT Node-to-Cloud implementation for FreeRTOSBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk
STMicroelectronics has developed a complete IoT node-to-cloud implementation for a new version of FreeRTOS open source real time operating system developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
This highlights the increasing connection of embedded software and cloud services, providing everything to easily and securely deploy microcontroller-based connected Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-61831534436901557892017-11-29T14:36:00.000+00:002017-11-29T14:36:06.739+00:00Bluetooth low energy and energy harvesting sensor shields extend IoT development kitBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukON Semiconductor has launched two new boards, or shields, for its Internet of Things (IoT) Development Kit (IDK).
The new shields add Bluetooth low energy technology and Smart Passive Sensors (SPS) for smart home/building, smart city, industrial automation and mHealth applications.The Bluetooth low energy shield features the recently launched RSL10 Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-10511982089955084202017-11-29T11:00:00.000+00:002017-11-29T11:00:37.655+00:0064bit RISC-V core targets data centre chipsBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk
Codasip in the Czech republic has developed its first 64bit version of the RISC-V instruction set, aiming the IP at datacentre chip designs
The Bk5-64 at the top end means Codasip now offers customers a wide range of cores down to the ultra-low-power zero-stage Bk1. All Berkelium processors are generated via the unique Codasip Studio customisation tool, Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-28273031506086769822017-11-29T08:00:00.000+00:002017-11-29T08:00:18.938+00:00 Ethernet controller connects sensors to the cloudBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk
Texas Instruments (TI) has added Ethernet connectivity to its SimpleLink wired and wireless microcontrollers (MCU) to connect sensors to the cloud.
The SimpleLink MSP432 Ethernet MCUs are based on a120MHz ARM Cortex-M4F core with an integrated MAC and PHY, CAN and crrypto accelerators to help accelerate time to market for grid infrastructure and industrial Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-18575986146958984362017-11-28T16:34:00.003+00:002017-11-28T16:34:39.951+00:00First disposable LoRa nano-tag for the Internet of Things By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk
Semtech has developed a nano-tag reference design for a disposable, ultrathin and low-cost tag that can be integrated into disposable systems or attached to assets to communicate a specific trigger of an event. The LoRa-based nano-tag can be deployed across numerous Internet of Things (IoT) verticals that use event data to enable smarter decision making.
LPWAN Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-81273252111710415412017-11-28T12:00:00.000+00:002017-11-28T12:00:02.479+00:00IAR supports new i.MX RT chipsBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukIAR Systems has launched development tools for NXP's i.MX RT crossover processor, based on the Arm Cortex-M7 core. The support is available using the latest version of the complete C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm, providing embedded developers with everything they need in one single IDE.
NXP (which tool over Freescale Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-4127546700985252412017-11-28T08:00:00.000+00:002017-11-28T08:00:01.097+00:00Blockchain firm invests in IoT network startupBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukThe world's largest full-service Blockchain technology company is investing $5m in Moeco, an IoT platform and hardware developer. Moeco is working to build a global network of cells that enable users to integrate existing IoT networks, or deploy new ones, becoming their own in-house service provider, and is using blockchain technology to do this.
Blockchain isNick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-51480897364904906282017-11-27T14:30:00.000+00:002017-11-27T14:30:20.554+00:00Power news this week By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk
. Solliance pushes up roll-to-roll perovskite solar cell efficiency
. World's largest lithium ion battery system powers up
. Mitsubishi aims to dominate the power device business
TECHNOLOGIES TO WATCH
. Swiss researchers develop 3V solid state sodium battery
. Three electrode fuel cell creates hydrogen from solar power
. Revolutionary solid Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-73317865058041419042017-11-27T11:30:00.000+00:002017-11-27T11:30:07.677+00:00MediaTek targets IoT with narrowband chipsetBy Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.ukTaiwanese chip developer MediaTek has launched the industry's first dual-mode chip to combine GPRS and narrow band IoT (NB-IoT) Release 14 (R14) technology.
The highly power efficient MT2621 chipset brings dual-mode cellular technologies for the INternet of Things (IoT). It supports the developments of a broad range of connected devices including fitness Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489438803100016246.post-29163449443142782652017-11-27T08:30:00.000+00:002017-11-27T08:30:23.234+00:00US lab builds ARM-based supercomputer A major US research laboratory is developing a supercomputer based on ARM's 64bit chips, writes Nick Flaherty on eeNews Europe.
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory is working with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) on software and a development ecosystem for its high-performance computing (HPC) system called Comanche.
Reducing the power consumption of HPC systems is a Nick Flahertyhttps://plus.google.com/110500743228511093711noreply@blogger.com0